What Changed Since Our First Playtest?

Over the past month we've been collecting feedback from early players and working on some of the most requested improvements.

The Closed Playtest 2.0 is here, and we'd love to share what has changed since our first test.

🏍️ Improved Driving Feel

One of the biggest pieces of feedback we received was that the driving and impacts could feel more satisfying.

For this update we've reworked several parts of the driving experience, including:

• 5 new camera perspectives (press "V" to switch between 1st and 3rd person perspective)

• Added bike-lean animation and improved third-person camera behavior

• New vehicle options (press "B" to switch)

• Better collision tuning and gameplay balance

• More customization for speed and FOV

Our goal was simple: make every run feel smoother, faster, and more impactful.

🌆 New City Scene & Rainy Weather

As mentioned in last Devlog, the new scenes is updated in the coming playtest.

The new scene includes multiple visual themes, ranging from sunrise and sunset to nighttime city rides.

We've also added:

• Rainy weather

• Adjustable rain intensity

• New visual themes for existing maps

• Additional visual customization options

🛠️ Level Editor & Steam Workshop

One of the most requested features is finally making its first appearance.

This playtest introduces:

• Level Editor v0.1

• Steam Workshop support

• Importing custom levels from Workshop or local files

• Editing charts generated from your own music

We're excited to see what players create.

🎮 Playtest 2.0 Sign-Ups

Whether you're a rhythm game veteran or someone who just enjoys driving to music, we'd love to hear your thoughts. Join our Discord if you'd like to participate.

Thank you for helping us shape Beat For Speed.